Strong winds created blowing dust and low visibility conditions across northwest Kansas Friday afternoon.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported zero visibility in some areas, and they were working several traffic accidents on Interstate 70 and other roadways.
High Wind Warnings were issued by the National Weather Service into the evening hours. Northwest winds were at 30 to 40 mph with some gusts up to 60 mph expected. Drivers of high-profile vehicles, such as semi trucks and large vans, were urged to stay off the roads until wind conditions died down.
A wind advisory was in effect for central, eastern and south central areas of Kansas until midnight.
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